Author Archives: Linda
TED O’clock – The surprising habits of original thinkers – September 29, 2017
On September 29, 2017, the team watched Adam Grant’s talk on “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers.” Mr. Grant talks about those who are not only original thinkers, but those who champion their ideas and make them happen. He noticed three main characteristics about them: They are late to the party; they are moderate procrastinators … Continue reading
TED O’clock – 10 ways to have a better conversation – September 1, 2017
In this edition of TED O’clock, those in attendance watched Celeste Headlee’s discussion of “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Here is the summary of those 10 ways: Don’t multi-task; be present. Don’t pontificate; assume you have something to learn. Use open-ended questions; start questions with who, what, when, where, why, and how. Go … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, September 14, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Lyrae Williams, associate vice president for the office of institutional planning and effectiveness, provided updated information regarding the Fine Arts Center strategic plan and passed around packets for all to include in their college strategic plan booklets. Brenda Soto, director of college events, provided information about the College Events Department and how ITS: can help … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, July 27, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Brian stated that it will be important for ITS: to showcase for the campus the tools that are available to run on the improved network, including things like DocuSign, Four Winds, Modo Labs (new mobile application), Office 365, VOIP (once funding is approved), Banner 9, etc. The ITS: Division will be conducting a budget exercise … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, June 29, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Rebecca Tucker, Museum Director at the Fine Arts Center (FAC), shared information about the FAC’s history and upcoming exhibits. Kristin Love from the Advancement Office spoke about the faculty and staff giving campaign. Brian issued a challenge and will make an additional contribution to the campaign if 100% of ITS: staff participate. Linda gave an … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, May 11, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Laurie Mozingo from Human Resources attended today’s meeting and provided information about benefits and the current open enrollment period. Tulio spoke on behalf of Staff Council and stated that the lunch box program at Rastall is undergoing changes due to some people taking advantage of it. The to-go lunch boxes will no longer be available, … Continue reading
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! To find out more about the holiday, click here. Happy Weekend, too! ITS:Always fun, never boring Respectfully submitted, Linda Petro
TED O’clock – Frustration can lead to more creative solutions – April 28, 2017
In Friday’s TED O’clock, the ITS: Team watched Tim Harford’s discussion on “How Frustration Can Make Us More Creative.” Throughout his talk, Mr. Harford provides several examples of how a messy situation created a unique solution, one that may not have arisen if the mess had not been in place. The group then discussed how … Continue reading
ITS: Survey Action Items for 2017
The following action items came from the ITS: Survey Team of Angie Bardsley, Weston Taylor, Dan Raney, Janet Martino, and Jim Grey and are based on the survey the ITS: Division took in September 2016. Quarterly Annual Review Meetings Supervisors and their direct reports meet quarterly to touch base on annual goals, opportunities for professional … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, April 13, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Jake shared information about the Quad Innovative Partnership program involving Colorado College, the Air Force Academy, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Pikes Peak Community College. He also spoke about the microfinance work he is doing in Uganda. West and Angie spoke about the two action items from the ITS: survey team which are: 1) quarterly … Continue reading
